Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks, Jan. 5, 2027
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Anaheim Ducks5-6-0, 10 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. The Wild arrive at 8-3-2 and the Ducks at 5-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Wild vs Ducks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Ducks play at Honda Center in Anaheim.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu |
| Venue | Honda Center, Anaheim |
| Home team | Anaheim Ducks (Anaheim, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Ducks Start?
The Wild vs Ducks start time is 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Anaheim |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Wild vs Ducks
Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Anaheim and Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Ducks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild and the Ducks meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | Minnesota WildMINAnaheim DucksANA | Prime Video, MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Dec 18 | Anaheim DucksANAMinnesota WildMIN | Prime Video, KCOP, MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Jan 5 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Ducks
The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central Division with 18 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. The Ducks are 5-6-0, 5th in the Pacific with 10 points and 4-6-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW | |
| 11 | 5-6-0 | 10 | 1-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 32 | 37 | W1 | 4-6-0 | WLLLL |
Next Game for the Wild and the Ducks
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | Minnesota WildMIN Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | ESPN | Scheduled |
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks next play vs Dallas Stars on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KCOP.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8 |  Dallas StarsDALAnaheim DucksANA | Prime Video, KCOP | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Ducks
What time is Wild vs Ducks on Jan. 5?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Wild vs Ducks on?
The game is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Wild vs Ducks being played?
At Honda Center in Anaheim, home of the Anaheim Ducks. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Ducks?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 5-6-0 and 10 points for the Ducks.
How many times do the Wild and Ducks play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Wild vs Ducks count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Wild vs Ducks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Wild vs Ducks on national TV?
Yes. ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)